Evan Gravely is a Research and Writing Intern for Food Tank and an applied social research professional. He has a Master of Arts degree in Geography from the University of Guelph where he studied sustainable dietary and farming practices. His most recent publication looks at the role of supermarkets in the consumption of alternative proteins such as insects and plant-based foods.

Rather than a crisis, the FAO views rural migration as critical for our food system and levelling out global inequalities. Better policies are needed, however, to maximize its benefits while minimizing its harmful effects.

Yelp, restaurant influencers, and food bloggers make the jobs of food journalists difficult. But panelists at the San Diego Food Tank Summit highlight how telling stories about food can transform our food system.

Nearly three million hectares of natural vegetation in the Cerrado have been stripped for soy production since 2000. Beyond disrupting water systems and threatening the soy business, habitat destruction is destroying life in the most biodiverse tropical savanna region in the world.